Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W690
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95 Imaging
36 Features
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Portability
95 Imaging
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32 Overall
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95 Imaging
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
Olympus VH-515
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Introduced August 2012
Sony W690
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched February 2012
Photography Glossary Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W690 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the VH-515 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the VH-515 matches up versus the W690 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-515 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus VH-515 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-515 over the Sony W690
| VH-515 | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Olympus VH-515
| W690 | VH-515 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus VH-515 and Sony W690
| VH-515 | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2012 |  | February 2012 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VH-515 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the VH-515 and the W690.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VH-515 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-515 and W690.
Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W690 to provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.
Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus VH-515 Portrait photography info
Sony W690 Portrait photography info
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Olympus VH-515 Street photography features
Sony W690 Street photography features
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports photography with Olympus VH-515
Sports photography with Sony W690
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Olympus VH-515 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
offers focus by touch
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Olympus VH-515 Landscape photography advice
Sony W690 Landscape photography advice
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging with Olympus VH-515
Vlogging with Sony W690
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Olympus VH-515 vs Sony W690 Specifications
| Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus VH-515 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-08-21 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 152 gr (0.34 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 220 shots |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $648 | $297 |